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Ninja Foodi's TenderCrisp pressure cooker allows you to achieve all the quick cooking and tenderizing wonders that you love about pressure cookers. The Foodi's Crisping Lid allows you to air fry, bake/roast, and broil. That means you can give your tender, juicy pressure-cooked meals a golden, crispy finish. The secret is TenderCrisp Technology, which produces the perfect combination of heat, fan velocity, and air circulation to give your food even crisping from top to bottom.
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from Worcester County, MA
My counter used to be crowded with an electric pressure cooker, an air fryer and my 6 quart slow cooker. I now have more space as all three have been replaced by the Foodi. I use my slow cooker the most and while I could use the electric pressure cooker for that, I never like how it came out and it never seemed big enough. The Foodi not only is 6 1/2 quarts but it also has a non-stick liner so it is easy to clean, just like my slow cooker. The tendercrisp feature makes it easy to brown what I've cooked without having to transfer it to another dish in order to brown it in the oven. It makes clean-up so much easier.
The Foodi is bigger than my electric pressure cooker but smaller than that and the air fryer combined. It is heavy so not easy to move around. It is not something to use when you want to take a dish to a potluck. A big downside is that the tendercrisp lid cannot be detached so when you are using the pressure cooker it has to stand up in place so you need to have enough height clearance for that so, unless you have very high cabinets, it needs to be used on an open counter. It would be nice if there was a way to make it so that the tendercrisp lid could be plugged into the machine rather than attached as it is.
It is very easy to use, uncomplicated, and a great feature, I think, is that when using the air fryer, you can open the lid, which stops when you open it, turn things or stir them up a bit, like fries, then put the lid back down and the timer starts right up, no need to reprogram.
Overall, I'm very happy with the Foodi, so's some family friends who covet my air fryer and are hoping I'll give it away now.
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The Back-UPS battery backup offers guaranteed power and surge protection for wireless networks, computers, gaming consoles and other electronics in your home or business. Models supply battery backup during outages and unsafe voltage fluctuations, as well as provide protection from damaging surges and spikes. They're available in 'tower' or 'floor' styles, and together with a variety of standard features, they are the perfect choice to protect your data and keep you connected
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from Worcester County, MA
We don't get major power outages much where I live (watch, now we'll get a ton this winter). What we do get a lot of, especially due to squirrels, is flickering outages, you know those one second outages that make the lights flicker and is just enough to shut down your modem? This is what I got it for and so far, it is working great for that. During our storm two days ago, while the lights kept flickering, there was no break in internet usage as the modem didn't go down at all. That ticked the box for me. An added bonus, at least in my eyes, is that the outlets are set so the size of the plug doesn't matter, it is not covered by one that takes the space of two of them so I don't have to puzzle out how to place things so more than two items fit the strip. I'm very pleased with the job it is doing.
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Plug in and light up your outdoors. Simply plug in and connect to your existing Hue bridge to enjoy the 16 million colors available to enhance the beauty of your yard or create any ambiance you like. This base kit provides three light points and all cables/power supply you need to get started. Lily landscape spots are fully weatherproof. Hue bridge is not included.
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from Worcester County, MA
My main purpose for getting this was to be able to have lights up my driveway which weren't turned on constantly due to area animals tripping the motion sensors. This does the trick. I have been able to set it up so that each of the lights hits a different part of my driveway and, when I'm on my way home, I can easily turn on which light I want and then, easily turn them off when I get into the house. No more stumbling in the dark waiting for the motion sensor to kick in!
This is very easy to connect to the Hue Hub, which is not included so you must buy one separately if you don't already have one, and then set it up the way you would like. You can place it on a timer or turn them on and off individually, which is what I prefer. There are scenes you can access to give your lights different colors. The lights come with stakes if you want to put them in dirt, a base that can be screwed to a fence or a deck, and an extension post if you want to make it higher from the base. You can buy additional lights but it appears each power base only handles 5 lights so if you want more you have to buy another power base. It works with Alexa so I can have her turn the lights on when I go out at night and set a timer for them to go off after I've left. They are very well made and I'm looking at buying another set for the front of my house so, again, I don't have to wait for the motion sensor to kick on the front porch light.
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Listen to your favorite playlists with these Sony wireless noise-cancelling headphones. They're equipped with the Google Assistant for instant help with a range of tasks, and their silicon support fittings keep the headphones in place while you're active. Use these Sony wireless noise-cancelling headphones' Ambient Sound Mode when you need to stay aware of your environment.
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5
Overall a great earphone
on May 30, 2018
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from Worcester County, MA
Just so you know, these are teen tested. They sound good and they connect well. They fit nicely in the ears. The charging is great as you just put them into the portable charging station to let them charge so there is no losing them if you put them in the charging station. They automatically turn on when you take them out of the station and turn off when you return them.. A feature I like is that you can turn off one of the headphones in one ear so you can use them where you still need to be able to hear what's going on, such as when jogging, etc. Of course, one downside is that teens will probably love them because they will try to use them in class.
As both teen and I want these, so let the games begin!
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Capture action photos with this Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 camera. The lens lets you take clear close-up or faraway pictures, and the integrated flash brightens every image you take. This Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 camera has a timer that lets you quickly get into group shots with friends and family.
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This a great nostalgia item. What a blast from the past. The biggest plus for me is that it is very quiet. My wedding video is filled with the click and whirl of my mom's polaroid camera as she was standing near the videographer. That won't happen now! It is very easy to use (unless you are my teen who didn't realize you put the whole cartridge in and not one at a time) as it is just pop the cartridge in and go. The pictures come out nicely and develop well.
The downside is the cost of the cartridges so this is not an everyday item but it is great for special occasions so everyone can walk away with a souvenir or grandparents who may not have a phone or computer can still join in the fun.
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Count on crystal-clear voice communication with these Jabra Elite wireless neckband headphones. Three-microphone call technology and professional-grade active noise cancellation block ambient sounds, and they come with different-sized EarGels for a customizable fit. These Jabra Elite wireless neckband headphones support Amazon Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant for voice-activated control.
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5
Comfortable, great fit, quality sound
on May 23, 2018
Posted by: ladilyn
from Worcester County, MA
After teen testing, this is the consensus. There is no problem with volume and they do cancel outside noise quite nicely. They worked great drowning out teen chatter while listening to my favorite musical or, more especially, hearing a book read to me. They charge quickly and the charge lasts a good while, at least for someone who isn't using them 24/7. Our charge lasted about 8 hours. They are pretty easy to use overall and quite comfortable as well. I like that I don't have wires running up from the phone. The earbuds were a good fit and are able to be customized. However, Bluetooth can be spotty though that may have more to do with are area or her phone. The mic works great and the there is crystal clear quality. Touch of a button gets you what you need. Definitely worth getting. In fact, I plan to get another set simply to avoid conflict by everyone wanting to use this set.
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Only at Best BuyAcer Nitro 5 Laptop: Defeat the competition with this Acer Aspire Nitro 5 laptop. Its Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of DDR4 RAM keep multiple programs running smoothly, and the NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti graphics card renders 3D images and video on the 15.6-inch Full HD display. This Acer Aspire Nitro 5 laptop has a 256GB solid-state drive for fast boot times.
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4
Good Mid-Range Gaming Laptop
on May 6, 2018
Posted by: ladilyn
from Worcester County, MA
I got this laptop as more than one person in this house games and we only had one laptop suitable for gaming. We have a group that regularly meets with ages ranging from the youngest who is 18 to the oldest who only admits to being alive during the Eisenhower presidency. Our range of laptops range from top-of-the-line gaming laptops to those which just barely make the grade. I asked everyone what they thought of my new one so, of course, they all had to try it. I received a lot of comments which pretty much mirrored what I thought. Pros - Amazingly rich colors and details, super-fast processor speed which makes for incredible graphics even on the highest setting the game didn’t slow down or experience any serious lag spikes or latency issues. The way it renders everything is absolutely breath taking. The sound quality on it is amazing. Cons - The way the keyboard is laid out isn’t the most comfortable design considering the 1 key is sitting right next to the up-arrow key and the space between the arrow keys and the number keys is nonexistent making it a little annoying because of the way it makes the shift key sit right next to the up arrow key. The fact that there is only 1 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 is also troublesome, but it is not the worst thing. The fans in the back can get a little loud when your gaming for an extended period of time but that shouldn’t be an issue for most as we ran it for hours. These issues did lose it a star in the rating.
All in all this is a great machine for its price range.
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Only at Best BuyPull in HDTV signals from local stations up to 60 miles away with this Mohu Beam antenna. It's 23 inches long and looks like a sound bar to blend with your home entertainment equipment, and you can mounts it on the wall. This Mohu Beam antenna includes a signal amplifier for clear digital reception.
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from Worcester County, MA
We don't watch a lot of TV in our house so, because satellite TV was so expensive and we got lousy reception, we got rid of it. However, after this winter, we wanted something to be able to get local channels for the news and weather. I was looking for an indoor antenna and tried this. I went to their website and yes, we should get reception. What I discovered is that if you have a sense of fun, you can get the family involved in finding the best place for this while at the same time, getting the kids to do the work climbing up and down to see where it may get the best reception. It took us a bit but we finally got reception. Now, one reason for getting rid if satellite is that the reception at our house can be lousy at times but so far, when we want to watch, we are getting the channels. We had to work for a couple of them but given I would have been happy if we would get at least one, I'm thrilled.
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Take your tunes along with this Sony portable speaker. Wireless Bluetooth connectivity lets you pair it with smartphones, tablets and laptops, and up to 12 hours of battery life ensures long-lasting sound. The Extra Bass feature on the Live Sound mode and built-in sound effects make this Sony portable speaker the life of the party.
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5
Good product that's worth it
on March 25, 2018
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from Worcester County, MA
This is a good little speaker. The sound is good, it connects easily and at one pound, it is very portable. I also have the "31" and there isn't a lot of difference in them. So far, all I've been able to see is that this one is lighter, which is a plus, but it only has a 12 hour battery life as opposed to the 24 for the "31". The "31" also lets you charge your phone off the battery which this one doesn't. This is also water resistant so it is a good option to take to the beach without worrying about it getting wet. Given the weight, it's a good choice for going hiking and it fits easily into the side of my backpack in one of the water holders. This will also connect with other Sony portable speakers so you can make your own "surround sound" if you'd like. The sound is good no matter the volume. I'm very satisfied with this speaker.
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Tune out the world with these Sony headphones. Their Wireless Noise Cancellation feature minimizes ambient noise, so you can fully enjoy your content, and the integrated microphone allows you take calls and use your smartphone's voice assistant. These Sony headphones have a swivel design that makes them easy to store in tight spaces.
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I've been looking for good over-the-ear headphones that are comfortable. Up to now, I haven't found any. That has now changed. These are heavy enough that you know they aren't going to break if you breathe on them but light enough that I was able to work around the house without feeling the need to take them off as they were getting heavy and uncomfortable. They were simple to connect and I didn't have any issue with moving around the house and loosing connection to my music. You can customize them to suit you, which I like. I don't need a heavy bass and don't always want the noise cancellation as I like to keep a ear out when the kids are home. However, the noise cancellation does work well and the bass is good if you use it. There were not problems with charging it and it lasted the whole time I used them, so hours. Our resident expert in these things, my teenager, loved the sound and bass and offered to take it off my hands at any time. Now that is a ringing endorsement.
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The Ninja Foodi Dual Heat Air Fry Oven gives you versatility in the kitchen with 11-in-1 functionality from Air Fry and Sear Crisp to Rapid Bake and Toast. With Dual Heat Technology, unlock up to 500°F cyclonic air and a directly heated SearPlate, which allow for fast cooking and restaurant-worthy results. Cook up your favorites and then flip the oven up and away to reclaim your counter space.
How much clearance is needed between the counter top and the cabinets for upright storage?
I'd say about 22 inches,
2 years, 7 months ago
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The Ninja Foodi Dual Heat Air Fry Oven gives you versatility in the kitchen with 11-in-1 functionality from Air Fry and Sear Crisp to Rapid Bake and Toast. With Dual Heat Technology, unlock up to 500°F cyclonic air and a directly heated SearPlate, which allow for fast cooking and restaurant-worthy results. Cook up your favorites and then flip the oven up and away to reclaim your counter space.
Is it 110 volts or 220 volts?
The Shark Steam & Scrub scrubbing and sanitizing* steam mop gently scrubs and sanitizes* all at once. The combination of steam and rotating pads delivers up to 2x better stuck-on stain removal vs. traditional steam mops** on sealed hard floors. This deeper cleaning removes dust, residue, grease, and bacteria while providing chemical-free sanitization*.
It can also be use in wood floor?
Yes, it works on my wood floors. I love it.
2 years, 10 months ago
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Tech for real life. This 42mm Gen 5E touchscreen smartwatch features a blush silicone strap, speaker functionality, 4GB storage capacity and three smart battery modes to extend battery life for multiple days. Smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google are compatible with iPhone® and Android™ phones. Wear OS by Google and other related marks are trademarks of Google LLC. Supported features may vary between platforms. To avoid damage to your watch, only use with included charger. Do not use a USB hub, USB splitter, USB y-cable, battery pack or other peripheral device to charge. Product should be kept more than 20cm away from implanted medical devices to minimize potential for RF interference. See product insert for full details.
Can the strap be changed/replaced?
I believe so. It looks like just a standard watchband. I usually have to as I have a big wrist but this fit on my wrist so you may not need to. The pink of the woman's watch is pale so it blends with the skin tone.
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Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
besides batteries does it come with an adapter?
No.
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Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
Does the volume control on this device also control the volume of the Bluetooth device it’s connected to?
I used this with speakers where I controlled the volume. It was the volume on this that determined how loud the music sounded.
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Play CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs on this Memorex portable CD player. The 60-second anti-skip protection ensures interruption-free audio, while programmable tracks let you easily recall your favorite tunes. This Memorex portable CD player features an LCD for simple frequency navigation, and the included stereo earbuds offer crisp and clear sound.
Does this CD player have a built in speaker to use without earbuds.
No.
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For families and small businesses who want classic Office apps and email installed on one Windows 10 PC or Mac for use at home or work. Classic 2019 versions of Office apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Plus, OneNote for Windows 10.
How many devices can I install Office Home & Business on?
Only 1 device. If you need it on more or for a family, I'd suggest looking into Office 365 which allows up to 6 devices but which also has a yearly subscription.
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Microsoft - Office 365 Home (Up to 6 People) (12-Month Subscription-Auto Renew) - Windows
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Automatically go from hundreds of mystery folders to a visual view in the photo and video Organizer. See your best photos thanks to auto-curation. Effortlessly extract candid photos from your raw footage. Make photos and videos look amazing with automated photo editing and video creation options. And create and share beautiful printed artwork, new dynamic slideshows, photo and video collages, animated GIFs*, and full-length movies. Being creative is even easier with the Elements bundle.
Does Adobe Photoshop 2018 work with Windows 7?
According to the specs - yes.
6 years, 6 months ago
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Automatically go from hundreds of mystery folders to a visual view in the photo and video Organizer. See your best photos thanks to auto-curation. Effortlessly extract candid photos from your raw footage. Make photos and videos look amazing with automated photo editing and video creation options. And create and share beautiful printed artwork, new dynamic slideshows, photo and video collages, animated GIFs*, and full-length movies. Being creative is even easier with the Elements bundle.
Can I install this on 2 of my computers or is it licensed for only one install?
My understanding is that you can install this on a primary and secondary computer - such as a a laptop and desktop when you use both. However, the program cannot be run on both devices at the same time.
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